Care
Acupuncture in the recliner room
Fine needles, a warm blanket and a chair that reclines.
Acupuncture places very thin, single-use needles at points on the body and leaves them in for a time. Here most points sit on the hands, forearms, lower legs and feet, so you stay dressed and seated in a recliner with a blanket over you.
What to know before you come
Who usually comes
Neighbors of all ages, often people coming from a shift, a school run or a long week who want an hour to sit down.
What a visit is like
You choose a chair and a blanket. Your acupuncturist asks a few questions, places the needles and checks on you, and you rest for about an hour. At the end they take the needles out and you pay what you chose.
What you may feel afterward
Many people feel relaxed or sleepy. Some feel a little sore or light-headed for a short while, or notice a small mark where a needle was. Take your time getting up.
Tell us first
Before we start, tell your acupuncturist about any of these. We will change what we do, or skip it.
Pregnancy
Blood thinners or a bleeding disorder
A pacemaker or other implanted device
Lymph nodes removed on one side
Fear of needles
How many visits
Your plan with your acupuncturist, not a promise: many people start with a visit a week for a few weeks and then space them out. You can stop at any time.
What it does not do, and when to see a doctor instead
It does not replace your doctor, your medicines or tests. Call 911 for chest pain, trouble breathing, sudden weakness or a serious injury. See your doctor first for a new or worsening symptom.
Come sit down
You choose what you pay. The range is posted at the front desk.